Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Networking

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster. We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI. We're looking for problem‑solving, opportunity‑finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high‑performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe. Crusoe seeks a dedicated and strategic Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Networking to oversee and optimize our entire supply chain and procurement operation. This role is critical for driving efficiency, cost‑effectiveness, and high quality within our supply chain management, directly contributing to the overall success of Crusoe's Industries manufacturing services. We are looking for an innovative leader who combines strategic thinking with operational excellence, bringing a strong background in procurement, supplier relationship management, and process improvement to the team. This is a full‑time position with an on‑site work schedule . What You'll Be Working On Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement procurement strategies that are innovative, cost‑effective, and consistently aligned with company objectives. End‑to‑End Supply Chain Management: Manage the entire supply chain process, overseeing everything from raw material sourcing through to final product delivery. Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and execute contracts and terms with key suppliers and vendors to secure the most advantageous terms and conditions for Crusoe. Logistical Optimization: Analyze and optimize all logistical operations to ensure a seamless flow of goods and reduce overall operational costs. Supplier Relationship Management: Evaluate and actively manage relationships with key suppliers, ensuring they consistently meet our stringent quality standards and critical delivery deadlines. RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization): Experience processing and managing RMA workflows for data center hardware, including networking equipment (switches, routers, transceivers) and compute components. Inventory Control: Oversee the inventory management process, implementing strategic solutions to mitigate stock shortages and reduce excess or obsolete inventory. Hardware Warranty Renewal: Experience managing hardware warranty entitlement renewals for data center networking and compute equipment across multiple vendors. Cross‑Functional Coordination: Lead cross‑functional teams and coordinate activities with internal and external stakeholders to accurately forecast demand and ensure perfect supply alignment. Sustainability Integration: Implement and champion sustainability practices in procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with Crusoe Energy's environmental goals. What You’ll Bring to the Team Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field. Experience & Leadership: Approximately 3+ years in a supply chain or procurement leadership role, preferably within the energy sector. Operational Track Record: Proven track record of successfully managing complex supply chains, ensuring vendor compliance, and implementing process improvements. Core Skills: Strong contract negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. Analytical Prowess: Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational abilities. Strategic Sourcing: Proven experience in Strategic Sourcing activities such as RFPs, RFQs, Supplier Selection, and Risk Management . System Proficiency: Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools, with the ability to navigate Crusoe Industries’ Acumatica (ERP) system . Sustainability Knowledge: Knowledge of sustainable procurement practices and relevant regulations. Compliance: Must be able to pass a background check. Bonus Points Experience managing CapEx budgets in excess of $100 million. Professional certification such as CPM, CSCP, or CPIM . Experience with AI/data center infrastructure supply chains. Experience with Excel/Spreadsheet Data Modeling and Dashboarding . Proficiency in utilizing AI tools to increase personal productivity. Benefits Industry competitive pay Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well‑founded technology company Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents Employer contributions to HSA accounts Paid Parental Leave Paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability Teladoc 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary Generous paid time off and holiday schedule Cell phone reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Subscription to the Calm app MetLife Legal Compensation Compensation will be paid in the range of $120,000 - $145,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crusoe